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The Google Assistant is arguably one of the strongest voice assistants, capable of attending to the weather, but also the link to controlling tons of smart products from the speakers to the kitchen. These gift ideas integrate Google’s smart assistant, either because it’s built into the device (“Hello Google …) or because the Google Assistant can link and control these products in your home.
For anyone on your list who is a fan of the Google Assistant, or someone who might be intrigued about how voice assistants can make a difference in their life, these 12 tips are a great place to start this holiday season, with someone that will work with anyone. budget.
Google Chromecast
The new Google Chromecast includes a remote control for the first timeGoogle
The new Chromecast instantly connects to most streaming services, from YouTube (owned by Google), Netflix, and HBO Max, to Disney + and more. It connects to the HDMI port of your TV and has HDMI transmission of Dolby audio content. It is the first input device to feature Google TV, a new system that is designed to help organize the way you search and find content to watch.
New to Chromecast is also a remote control, with a dedicated button for the Google Assistant, which means you can open programs and search by voice. And of course, since you have access to the voice assistant, you can use it to access other information, including the devices you have installed in your home. The remote also has a dedicated button for YouTube and Netflix. The new Chromecast comes in three colors including snow, sky and sunrise, a hot pink, all for $ 49.99.
Nest Audio
The new Nest Audio is just $ 99.99 and has 50 percent more bass than the original Google Home smart speaker.Google
The new Nest Audio is square and oval in shape, stands tall, and is covered in the muted fabric colors we’ve come to expect from Google, including chalk, charcoal, sky blue, sage green, and sand pink. At just $ 99.99, the new speaker has 50 percent more bass and 75 percent more volume than the original Google Home.
Nest Audio will also be integrated into Google’s existing smart home speaker system, which means you can switch music from Nest Audio to others in your setup just by asking, “Ok Google, move the music to par in the living room. “or” Hello Google, move the music to the whole base group. ” Of course, Nest Audio will function as a smart home speaker and connect to devices through the Google Home app and also the Google Assistant.
KitchenAid + smart oven
KitchenAid Smart Oven + connects to Google Assistant to voice control the start of dinnerKitchen assistant
This 30-inch smart oven is the best gift for any special chef or baker in your life. The $ 2,879 stainless steel smart home device connects to the Google Assistant, but of course it has basic controls like the standard button setup on the front. You can buy additional accessories, from a grill to a stone kitchen tool, and yes, the KitchenAid Smart Oven + can also bake, broil, and cook through a convention setup.
Lenovo Smart Tab M8
The Lenovo Smart Tab M8 is perfect for anyone who also loves to watch YouTubeGearbrain
For any friend who loves YouTube, this 8-inch tablet works with the Google Assistant and is so much fun that you may be tempted to buy one for yourself. Spending all the time we have this year online, having a second screen is a real treat, and this gift is one you can give to your best friend for just $ 100. Even better, the Lenovo Smart Tab M8 comes with a nice stand. , which means you can put it on the table, desk, or anywhere you like, such as the kitchen, where your friend can prepare a delicious Christmas present for you this year.
Google Nest Mini
Buy a Google Nest Mini for just $ 49, though prices tend to drop further as the holidays approachGoogle
The Google Nest Mini is the perfect starting point for anyone curious about how the Google Assistant might work in their life. It’s small, extremely colorful, and very affordable as a holiday gift, starting at $ 49. But often, as the holidays get even closer, we’ve seen these devices drop in price by nearly half.
These small round drops are covered in fabric, in colors ranging from charcoal to sky blue to coral pink. Four lights across the top let you know when you’re listening to it, and the Google Assistant can chat or even stream YouTube content to HBO Now.
Google Nest Mini Stands
Add a cute stand for a Google Home Mini to complete your holiday giftMount genie
Feel like splurging a bit? Consider choosing a stand for the Google Nest Mini, which can (literally) elevate this little speaker into a small space. Some Google Nest Mini mounts can be used to mount the Mini to a wall, plug it directly into an outlet, or stand on a desk, like this cute Mount Genie pedestal, which is also only $ 10.
Ecovacs Deebot 500
The Ecovacs Deebot 500 pairs with the Google Assistant to let you control the robot vacuum cleaner with your voiceEcovacs
The Ecovacs Deebot 500 is a big-budget robot vacuum, priced at just $ 199, a price almost unheard of for a smart home vacuum. The device works great with Google Home and then Google Assistant, which means that once you’ve paired them, you can ask Google to start up the Deebot 500 and start cleaning. Even with the vacuum so affordable, you still get some nice perks, like Max mode for hitting tough spots, and you can even program the robot to clean whenever you want.
Philips Hue sync box
You can sync your Philips Hue lights to whatever you’re watching on TV with the $ 230 Sync Box
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The $ 230 Philips Hue Sync Box offers people a fun and impressive addition to their home by syncing the lights around this device with what’s playing on their TV. You can adjust the brightness, choose from three modes (video, music, and games), and select one of four intensity levels ranging from subtle to extreme.
Furthermore, the device can be controlled by speaking to the Google Assistant and works with any device connected to a TV via an HDMI cable. That means video game consoles, streaming devices, satellite boxes, Blu-ray players, and anything else where someone is consuming media. And yes, it’s great for gamers too.
Nest Wifi
Only one Google Nest Wifi router can cover 2200 feetGoogle
Nest Wifi is another Google product, a mesh Wi-Fi system that uses a main router and a second mesh point to extend the range of Wi-Fi in a living space. You can get extra points, but the starter kit contains the main router and a point for $ 269, or just a single router for $ 169 that is designed to cover 2,200 feet. These devices are marshmallow white in color, pretty, round and plump, and easy to design on the eye.
An even better benefit? Your Nest Wifi also doubles as a Google Assistant smart speaker, like the Google Nest Mini, capable of playing music from all the content providers that the smaller speaker works with.
Nest Hub Max
The Nest Hub Max is both a speaker and a display that can also work for video conferencingGoogle
The Nest Hub Max is a Google screen that sits like a dashboard on your desktop. At $ 229, the Nest Hub Max has stereo speakers, a 3-inch woofer mic, and, of course, cameras. You can even watch Netflix on the device, use the Good video conferencing tool, and of course call the Google Assistant directly from the touch screen. And there’s a built-in Nest Cam security camera, which can keep an eye on your friend’s house, right inside, that they can see while they’re away.
Bose portable home speaker
The Bose portable speaker is perfect for whatever winter outdoor picnic you are planning this year.Bose
Bose included a portable speaker, a battery-powered wireless device that can play 12 hours on a single charge. The $ 350 is also waterproof and offers 360-degree sound, great for when Google Assistant responds when you ask it to stream from music apps, podcasts, audiobooks, or search for something on the internet. You can choose the Bose portable home speaker in black or white.
Lenovo Smart Clock Essential
The Lenovo Smart Clock Essential has a USB charging port on the backLenovo
This $ 50 smartwatch from Lenovo is powered by Google Assistant and displays the time in large LED digits, along with the carefully printed local weather below. There’s also a built-in night light inside the Lenovo Smart Clock Essential auto-dimming display, a USB charging port, and if you want to spend a little extra on the gift, you can always upgrade to the original smartwatch.
And after you’ve wrapped your gift, consider adding a little Getting Started with Google cheat sheet like the one we’ve put together for you below.
Getting started guides for Google Assistant and Google Home:
